A Mayo Clinic cardiologist basically did. He probably knows more about it then I do though.
Will the BIG10 Reverse Their Decision?
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A Mayo Clinic cardiologist basically did. He probably knows more about it then I do though.
kcbob79clone
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To be fair the study that the B1G used was debunked for a number of reasons and by a number of medical experts. We are only 8 months into this situation and there are literally thousands of studies, including this one, going on now so expect breaking news every day.
Do people think that making disparaging remarks about individuals who are worried about Covid will make them look tough? I would guess about half of America has one of the comorbidities that cause problems with this virus.
I would suspect it is more than half since obesity alone accounts for about 37% of Americans.
Would you consider this person obese? By medical guidelines they are. I used to run marathons and was classified overweight while running 26 miles in 3:00. Not saying Americans don't weigh too much because the majority do, just the obesity classification seems a little low to me. I would guess by medical guidelines, 60+% are overweight.
How did you get that picture of me and why did you photoshop all of the chest and stomach hair off?
Medically overweight and obese are two different things. An additional 32-33% of Americans are overweight. BMI 25 to <30 is overweight. BMI =/>30 is obese. At this time COVID patients "are at increased risk" with obesity. Overweight is under a group of conditions that they classify as "could be at increased risk".
For some reason, these are the people who always are the ones with the mask under their chins or on top of their heads at Walmart once they pass the greeter/bouncer. It’s like they think because they are middle aged, it’s fine for them to get so close to you that they brush your shoulder while they reach for the party size Oreos. Are people just oblivious to the fact that obesity greatly enhances the risk?
How might obesity affect the brain?
New research uses MRI imaging to examine the connections between obesity and changes in the brain's gray and white matter volume and structure.
www.medicalnewstoday.com
Key:
"The findings of another recent study showed that the brain’s prefrontal cortex — an area that is important for complex thinking, planning, and self-control — is less active in people who tend to overeat, which may lead to obesity and weight gain."
Looks like the PAC has found a little wiggle room, will the BIG follow?
“This is a major step toward the safe resumption of Pac-12 sport competitions,” said Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott. “The availability of a reliable test that can be administered daily, with almost immediate results, addresses one of the key concerns that was expressed by our medical advisory committee, as well as by student-athletes, coaches and others. At the same time, our partnership with Quidel, the industry leader in point-of-care antigen testing, will provide crucial research data that will benefit our members’ communities as well as the entire country.”
https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawi...cle_a3b3d41a-ee25-11ea-934d-ff425a4bef93.html
“This is a major step toward the safe resumption of Pac-12 sport competitions,” said Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott. “The availability of a reliable test that can be administered daily, with almost immediate results, addresses one of the key concerns that was expressed by our medical advisory committee, as well as by student-athletes, coaches and others. At the same time, our partnership with Quidel, the industry leader in point-of-care antigen testing, will provide crucial research data that will benefit our members’ communities as well as the entire country.”
https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawi...cle_a3b3d41a-ee25-11ea-934d-ff425a4bef93.html
There are lots of issues with BMI but I don't believe pinching your fat has anything to do with how it is calculated. I'm 6 ft weigh 190 and can pinch that much and I'm not considered obese but the low end of overweight. (which I still think is kind of crazy)
Good news on that front.
I dont know that this will push up football all that much (the machines are set to arrive by the end of the month, and then they'd have to get practices going and such before they could start paying)
Getting quick-results testing spread widely enough might have more impact on the winter sports that P12 already delayed to January. Won't change the picture with crowds (i still see those not happening for basketball due to being indoors) but it might help for scheduling games in november-december.
kcbob79clone
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If the Big 12, SEC, and ACC have problems, the B1G will be out front saying "I told you so" and "WE care about our studnet-athletes"
If the Big 12, SEC, and ACC have a successful October, the B1G will be playing by Thanksgiving.
Bank on it. Operative word being, bank...
If the Big 12, SEC, and ACC have a successful October, the B1G will be playing by Thanksgiving.
Bank on it. Operative word being, bank...
kcbob79clone
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Sweden is just as low without any of what you mention. I just watched a WHO covid-19 special envoy on a talk show in New Zealand. He said he admired New Zealand's initial response, but now they were recommending to follow the Sweden model. I was shocked to hear a scientist from the WHO say that. Once herd immunity is achieved, it slows dramatically. It would be awesome news if 28.8% of ISU students and faculty had tested positive, it would mean the end of the 'crisis' phase was near.
